About Cbus Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For almost four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we’ve been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.
About the role The Governance Officer supports the Company Secretariat Team. This role will perform a variety of tasks, duties and responsibilities within the Fund’s specialist governance division, including providing secretariat and governance support to Board and Management Committees and assisting in the running of the Fund’s Governance Framework/s and policies.
The role will deal with highly confidential information and a variety of senior stakeholders throughout the organisation.
The incumbent is expected to have a background in superannuation fund and/or corporate governance and must have the capability and experience to manage pressure, tight timelines, attention to detail and competing stakeholder priorities.
The role will have broadly (but not limited to) the following responsibilities:
- Provision of full suite secretariat and governance services (including though not limited to action registers, minutes, calendars, papers, attendance and quorum checks, charter reviews, meeting conduct, checklists, Chair liaison, upholding Cbus governance practices etc) to Board, Committees , Executive Committees and Shareholders.
- Assist in the review of Governance policies to ensure they are meeting regulatory/legislative requirements and Industry best practice standards.
- Assist in the administration of the Fund’s Fit and Proper program including appointments, annual checks and skill matrices..
- Assist in the administration of the Fund’s Policy Management Framework including registers, the timely completion of all material policy reviews, and the full administration of policies, manuals and guidelines in both the intranet and Archer systems.
- Become the Governance expert user for the Fund’s automated GRC platform (Archer) – training will be provided.
- Become the Governance expert user for the Fund’s board and committee reporting portal (Diligent)-training will be provided.
- Assist with annual and triennial Board, Committee and Director performance reviews.
- Contribute from a governance perspective to the Annual Report, AIST Governance Code, tender and merger processes as well as rating agency and award assessments.
- Assist on major projects or associated tasks as required.
Key Selection Criteria - Tertiary qualifications in a business, legal or related field.
- Superannuation Governance or Corporate Governance experience.
- Effective time management expertise and the ability to prioritise over a range of tasks and stakeholders.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to liaise across the Fund and its strategic partners at all levels.
- Understanding of confidentiality and how to handle a range of confidential information.
- Staff at Cbus will be expected to demonstrate a willingness to champion and demonstrate the Cbus values and associated behaviours.
Belong at Cbus We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We’re looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.
We’re keen to hear from you If you've read through the requirements of this role and you feel like you haven’t fully met the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply. We're aware of accessibility barriers when it comes to applying for a job and we want to help. If you require assistance with your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via
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Applications Close: 5th June 2024
This is a full time position based in Melbourne
Agencies, please note: All Cbus vacancies are managed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred agency partners, Thank you.
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